Northampton, Massachusetts vs. Hartford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hartford, Connecticut is 11.6% cheaper than Northampton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $44,218 in Hartford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Northampton, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hartford, Connecticut is cheaper than Northampton, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Hartford
than in Northampton, Massachusetts
Northampton, MA vs. Hartford, CT
Compared to Northampton, Hartford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.6% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% higher
  Commute
  30.2% higher
  Health
  27.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.9% higher